Amending the Great Lakes Water Quality Agreement On January 14, 2010, from 1:00 to 3:00 PM Central Time (2:00 - 4:00 PM Eastern), Environment Canada and the United States Environmental Protection Agency will hold a binational webinar for Great Lakes partners, stakeholders and the public. The purpose is to inform all of the process for negotiations between the governments of the United States and Canada to amend the Great Lakes Water Quality Agreement. The webinar will provide opportunity for questions and answers. http://binational.net/glwqa_2010_e.html http://binational.net/glwqa_2010_f.html Draft Agenda- January 14, 2010 1. Welcome and Introduction – 15 Minutes 2. Moderator Explains Mechanics of Call - 10 minutes 3. Overview of the GLWQA Negotiation Process – 40 minutes 4. Governance Topic - 40 minutes 5. Adjourn Call The webinar format allows participation without the need for travel. There are three ways to participate: (1) Register for the webinar to see the presentations and hear the audio free in you internet browser. You will also be able to ask questions or provide comments live on-line: https://www1.gotomeeting.com/register/824328713 (2) The webinar will also be available as a live video webcast that allows you to see and hear the presentations: http://epa.gov/greatlakes/live/ (3) If you do not have internet access, please dial-in toll free at 866-299-3188, conference code 6060409 For further information, please contact: James Schardt USEPA-Great Lakes National Program Office P: 312 353-5085 schardt.james at epa.gov OR Carla Torchia Great Lakes Environment Office Environment Canada - Ontario P: 416-739-5991 carla.torchia at ec.gc.ca